visually, "Cyrano" is gorgeous; Although Cyrano has been played by way too many actors to count over the years, Peter Dinklage makes it so fresh, so alive, and so potent it feels like we are seeing Cyrano depicted for the very first time
this lush period musical hits most of the right notes; it is Joe Wright's best film, even though it has some problematic elements; Peter Dinklage and Haley Bennett score a triumph in this final scene that makes the whole movie soar
Peter Dinklage truly merits leading-man status, and while his singing voice leaves something to be desired, Schmidt's bespoke script plays to many of the star's unique strengths — it's a love letter the likes of which Rostand would no doubt approve
despite the change in Cyrano's physical appearance, this version of "Cyrano" feels less fresh or contemporary than it wants to be; That being said, the core story will still be compelling to many as it has for over 120 years